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Growth Tools

Spiritual growth is somewhat hard to define and measure. The question, "How are you doing spiritually?" is often answered vaguely or with a comment about our prayer life or Bible reading. The Journey of FAITH is a framework for spiritual growth. It helps bring definition and focus to our growth.

Framework/Scripture Reference

FORGIVENESS: Receiving God's grace

Repentance

Genuinely facing my sinfulness and my need for a Savior.

Being quick to confess and repent when I sin or miss the mark.

I Jn. 1:10; Ps. 51;
Rm. 3:23

I Jn. 1:9; Ps. 32:5; Jms. 5:16

Salvation

Accepting Jesus as my Savior and depending on His grace instead of my works.

Working salvation (total wholeness, spirit, soul, and body) into all areas of my life.

Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:21; Gal. 2:16


Phil. 2:12-13; Rom. 12:1-2; I Cor. 6:19-20

Baptisms

Being water baptized and understanding that my old life has passed away.

Receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit and allowing the Spirit to direct my new life.

Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:3-6; II Cor. 5:17


Acts 1:8; Eph. 5:15-18; Rom. 8:14

Restoration

Allowing God’s grace to restore the broken areas of my life.

Seeing myself as God sees me - His child, forgiven, in right standing through Jesus.

Luke 4:18; Ps. 147:3; Acts 10:38

Rom. 8:14-17; Rom. 5:17; II Cor. 5:21

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ACTION: Living the love of Jesus by what I do and say

Serving

Looking for ways to serve the people in my sphere of influence.

Serving enthusiastically in my church.

Matt. 20:25-28; Gal. 5:13-14; Phil. 2:1-11

Eph. 4:16; Rom. 12:10-13; I Pet. 4:10

Compassion

Genuinely caring about people.


Allowing the compassion of Jesus to move me to help those in need.

I Pet. 1:22; I Pet. 4:8; Jude 20-23

Luke 10:30-37; Matt. 9:36; I Jn. 3:16-18

Lifestyle Evangelism

Building relationships with those outside the family of God and being ready to share my faith.

Having my daily conduct and values help point people to Jesus.

Luke 15:1-2; Philemon 1:6; I Pet. 3:15


I Pet. 2:11-12; Col. 4:5-6; Matt. 5:13-16

Missions

Being personally involved in taking the gospel to my community, nation, and world.

Supporting those who have been sent out as missionaries.

Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Isa. 6:8


Phil. 4:15-20; Rom. 10:15; II Cor. 9:8

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INDIVIDUALITY: Celebrating who I am in Christ

Spiritual Gifts

Discovering what my spiritual gifts are.

Using my spiritual gifts to serve others.

Rom. 12:3-8; I Cor. 12:1-31; I Cor. 14:1

I Pet. 4:10-11; I Cor. 12:7; I Cor. 14:12

Abilities

Developing my abilities and skills so I can be more effective in my areas of responsibility.

Accepting who God made me to be.

I Tim. 4:12-16; Prov. 22:29; Dan. 1:3-4; 5:12-14

I Cor. 12:14-18; Rom. 9:20-21;
Jer. 18:3-6

Vocation

Reflecting God’s plan for my life in my vocation.


Doing my work whole heartedly, knowing I’m really working for God.

Prov. 16:9; Jer. 29:11; Eph. 4:1


Col. 3:22-24; Eph. 4:28; Prov. 6:6-11

Diversity

Valuing people whose backgrounds, culture, gifts and race differ from mine.

Seeing how my individuality fits into the diversity of the body of Christ.

Gal. 3:26-29; Rom. 15:7; I Cor. 9:19-23


I Cor. 12:14-27; Eph. 4:4-7; Rom. 12:3-6a

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TOGETHERNESS: Experiencing life-giving relationships

Family

Growing in relationships with my family members.

Maintaining a home that is free from unhealthy tensions.

Eph. 4:29-32; Col. 3:12-16; I Pet. 3:1-7

Eph. 5:33-6:4; Rom. 12:18; I Pet. 3:8-12

Small Groups

Meeting regularly with people in a small group that is connected to my church.

Growing through active participation in my small group.

Acts 20:20; Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 2:46


Eph. 4:15-16; Matt. 18:19-20; I Cor. 14:26

Community

Experiencing the transforming power of authentic relationships.

Guarding the spirit of community by resolving conflicts and walking in forgiveness.

II Cor. 3:18; Heb. 3:13; Eccl. 4:9-12

Matt. 18:15-17; Heb. 12:14-15; Eph. 4:25-32

Congregation

Valuing the corporate gathering of the church.

Whole heartedly supporting the vision of The Worship Center.

Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:24-25

I Cor. 1:10-13; Prov. 29:18; Heb. 13:17

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HONOR: Devoting my life to loving God

Worship

Having an intimate, growing relationship with the Father.

Worshipping God as a vital part of my lifestyle.

Phil. 3:10-16; John 15:1-10; Matt. 22:37-40

Jn. 4:21-24; Col. 3:16-17; Ps. 34:1

Prayer

Talking and listening to God.


Regularly spending time alone with God.

Matt. 7:7-8; Mark 4:23-24; Jer. 33:3

Luke 6:12; Mark 1:35; Dan. 6:10

Stewardship

Managing my finances, time, and talents as a faithful steward.

Being a regular, cheerful giver.

Luke 16:10-11; Eph. 5:15-16; I Pet. 4:10

II Cor. 9:7; Prov. 11:25;
I Cor. 16:2

Integrity

Being honest in all areas of my life.


Becoming an authentic, fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Ps. 51:6; Job 31:6; Eph. 4:25

Matt. 16:24-26; Luke 6:46-49; Heb. 13:20-21

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Growth Tools

The Growth Tools booklet contains self-assessment worksheets designed to help us measure where we’re at in specific growth areas and where the Holy Spirit may want us to grow. You may download the Growth Tools booklet by clicking below. The booklet is for personal, and/or Small Group use only. It may not be republished without the written consent of The Worship Center. To receive a hard copy of the booklet, contact the church office at 717.656.4271.
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